17 European Desserts That Are a Must-Add to Your Baking List
Elevate your baking list with these best European desserts. Travel Europe through your senses when you indulge in these delicious treats that your friends and family will love.
Raspberry Frangipane Tart
Raspberry frangipane tart recipe consists of contrasting layers of Pâte Sablée (sweet shortcrust) tarte filled with an incredibly delicious, easy almond cream (frangipane) and raspberries! For the ultimate luxurious experience, after baking, the tartlet is decorated with creamy raspberry rosewater mousse domes covered with velvet spray and super easy rosewater whipped mascarpone piping, as well as some fresh raspberries.
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Crème Brûlée Cookies
This easy crème brûlée cookies recipe combines two dessert favorites to create an irresistible handheld treat! Gooey, soft sugar cookies are topped with a creamy pastry cream and then finished with a crispy caramelized sugar topping. It is a cookie lover’s dream come true!
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Tiramisu Choux Au Craquelin
This tiramisu choux au craquelin (crispy cream puff) perfectly combines Italian tiramisu and French choux pastry. It’s a showstopper dessert that will impress everyone! It’s a crispy cream puff with creamy mascarpone filling, all dusted with cocoa powder. Its delicate texture and delicious flavor can make it the star of any occasion!
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Baklava Cheesecake
This delicious baklava cheesecake recipe is a must-try for baklava and cheesecake lovers. It’s the rich and creamy flavor of a traditional cheesecake but wrapped in a nutty phyllo crust drizzled in honey and rosewater syrup. What’s more, it’s actually very easy to make!
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Fraisier Cake
Fraisier cake (French strawberry cake) consists of buttery sponge layers filled with incredibly delicious and silky Crème mousseline (pastry cream enriched with butter), a layer of refreshing strawberry compote, and the signature strawberry decoration around the cake. No doubt, Fraisier cake is the Queen of Strawberry cakes, and it´s easier to make than you might think!
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Tiramisu Cookies
These delicious, coffee-flavored tiramisu cookies are the perfect after-dinner treat, dessert table addition, or compliment to your morning cup of coffee. A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, this easy tiramisu cookie recipe combines espresso powder and sweet mascarpone frosting topped with cocoa powder.
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French Financiers
French financiers are the best teacakes, and in this recipe, you will learn how to make them in 3 different flavors: almond, hazelnut, and pistachio! They are delicate, super moist, and full of natural nutty flavors due to the nut flour and browned butter used in the cake batter. Financiers are bite-sized treats like cookies. However, they belong to sponge cakes both in terms of texture and in terms of the technique and process of making them.
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Beignets
Popular in French cuisine and a staple in the Louisiana city of New Orleans, these New Orleans-style homemade beignets are fun to make and hard to resist! Their light, sweet, and pillowy texture make them the perfect treat to enjoy any time of day: For breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. Top them with sugar, fill them with cream, or dip them in your morning coffee.
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German Bee Sting Cake
This delicious two-layer traditional German bee sting cake is sure to be the talk of your guests at your next gathering! It is a traditional dessert made with soft, airy, French brioche bread filled with creamy vanilla pastry cream and a honey-glazed, crunchy almond topping. It is more than tasty but also eye-catching!
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Mille Feuille
Mille Feuille is a classic French pastry defined by its alternating flaky pastry layers and smooth cream filling. This recipe makes the French treat easy to follow, breaking it down step by step so that you can recreate the beautiful bakery treat right in your own kitchen.
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Eclair
This is seriously the best Eclair recipe that will take you through how to make classic French eclairs at home, step by step. A foolproof eclair recipe that works even in a home kitchen environment. Mastering homemade eclairs is one of the most rewarding skills for home bakers.
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Crème Brûlée Cake
Your classic crème brûlée dessert just got even better with this irresistible vanilla crème brûlée cake! This eye-catching dessert is made with a light and spongy vanilla cake base, topped with a creamy homemade vanilla pastry cream, and then brought to life with a caramelized layer of crunchy burnt sugar. It will quickly become one of your favorites!
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Sacher Torte Cake
Austrian Sacher Torte Cake is a Viennese specialty, and it’s a European cake recipe that defines elegance. Two layers of chocolate sponge cakes, a fine layer of apricot jam, and a smooth chocolate glaze make this dessert a must-try European cake, one of the best European chocolate desserts for sure.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Macarons
Chocolate hazelnut macarons are a dream for chocolate and hazelnut lovers in a lovely, bite-sized French macaron format. The macarons are filled with silky chocolate ganache and hazelnut paste with the most delicious natural nutty flavor. These creamy, crunchy, chewy macarons are the ultimate afternoon tea snack that will impress everyone!
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Croquembouche
Croquembouche is a very famous sight in French patisserie windows. Have you ever seen a tower of profiteroles wrapped in a delicate cobweb of spun sugar? It’s certainly a showstopper! A beautiful and impressive croquembouche is traditionally served at weddings as a grand centerpiece; it isn’t hard to see why.
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Basque Burnt Cheesecake
This easy Basque burnt cheesecake has an unbelievable texture and taste and a beautifully rustic appearance. It is the perfect choice if you feel intimidated by making traditional cheesecakes; it is the easiest cheesecake of all!
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Tiramisu
This authentic Italian tiramisu features homemade airy ladyfingers that are layered in between light mascarpone cream, rich espresso, and a touch of cocoa finish. Dolce vita! You absolutely have to make this recipe, no excuse!
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